His appearance was composed and cheerful, but death was in his countenance.

"I had a great inclination, Falkland," said he, "not to have suffered you to come in; and yet there is not a person in the world it could give me more pleasure to see.

But, upon second thoughts, I believe there are few people that could run into a danger of this kind with a better prospect of escaping.

In your case, at least, the garrison will not, I trust, be taken through the treachery of the commander.

I cannot tell how it is that I, who can preach wisdom to you, have myself been caught.